Dynamics of Language Changes: Looking Within and Across Languages

ISBN 10: 9811564299 / ISBN 13: 9789811564291

Published by Springer, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dynamics of Language Changes: Looking Within and Across Languages
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811564299
• ISBN 13: 9789811564291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book explores the dynamics of language changes from sociolinguistic and historical linguistic perspectives. With in-depth case studies from all around the world, it uses diverse approaches across sociolinguistics and historical linguistics to answer questions such as: How and why do language changes begin?; how do language changes spread?; and how can they ultimately be explained?

Each chapter explores a different component of language change, including typology, syntax, morphology, phonology, semantics, lexicology, discourse strategies, diachronic change, synchronic change, how the deafblind modify sign language, and the accommodation of language to song. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of language change over time, simultaneously advancing current research and suggesting new directions in sociolinguistic and historical linguistic approaches. 

About the Author

Dr.Keith Allan is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Monash University and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Queensland. He was a recipient of the Centenary Medal for Service to Australian Society and the Humanities in Linguistics and Philology. Dr. Allan's research interests focus mainly on aspects of meaning in language, with a secondary interest in the history and philosophy of linguistics.